Fragrance comparison

Aoud 3 vs Retba

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aoud 3

M. Micallef

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,665 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Retba

Memo Paris

4.2789 votes

Rank #10,785 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aoud 3
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Retba
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aoud 32/3

Retba1/3

Ratings & consensus: Aoud 3
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Aoud 3
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Retba

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aoud 3M. Micallef

RetbaMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.27/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerAoud 3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

48%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAoud 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy91%

vanilla83%

cinnamon74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonVanillaNutmegPlumPink PepperOrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryRosePink Pepper

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronGinger

Base

AmberVanillaCardamomCinnamonMyrhhNutmegGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring34

Summer26

Fall82

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men12

Unisex55

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,665

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,785

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRetbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud 3 by M. Micallef is a woody spicy composition centered on a resilient agarwood base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright orange, eventually softening into a heart of plum, rose, and nutmeg. It sits heavily on the skin, ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions where presenc…

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Retba opens with tart raspberry and sharp pink pepper before dropping into a dense heart of saffron and dry cinnamon. Myrrh and golden amber form a warm, resinous base that lingers on wool coats. It balances fruity sweetness against woody spices, making it ideal for freezing winter evenings when lighter gourmands fade…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud 3 or Retba?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories. Aoud 3 is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Retba is rated 4.27/5 from 89 votes. Choose Aoud 3 for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Retba for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which projects more, Aoud 3 or Retba?

Aoud 3 projects furthest (Aoud 3 100/100, Retba 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud 3 and Retba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg.

Is Aoud 3 or Retba better for summer or winter?

Aoud 3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud 3 and Retba?

Aoud 3 features Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Plum. Retba has top notes of Raspberry, Rose and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Ginger, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Cardamom and Cinnamon.